A Proposed London Skyscraper Could Survive For Ten Thousand Years

A recent graduate of the Royal College of Art designed the concept, which would allow the skyscraper to survive the worst of times.

What makes a building virtually indestructible? According to Alice Theodorou, a recent graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, England, adding in design elements that represent humanity can greatly extend the lifespan of a building.

Theodorou posits that humans are hardwired to protect and preserve things that incorporate the beauty of the human form. With that theory in mind, she conceptualized a design for a skyscraper that could last for 10,000 years, partly because of the numerous Greco-Roman-inspired sculptures built into the structure.

Here's a closer look at what she means.

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Theodorou's conceptualization would allow for the building to be renovated throughout the years and used for whatever purpose needed, whether that be shelter in the wake of a nuclear war, or as an underwater lighthouse should the sea level continue to rise.

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And while her proposed millennia-spanning building is still just a concept, the design could change the architecture game drastically. But only time will tell.

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